Workup of Pediatric Abdominal Pain: Who, What, Why and How

Abdominal pain accounts for 2-4% of all pediatric outpatient visits2. 13-17% of middle and high-school students experience abdominal pain on a weekly basis3. 8% of all students have seen a physician in the past year for abdominal pain.3. Most children will have no organic cause for their pain, even after extensive searching1 ................
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